Regional calendar of events: April 6-13

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Apr 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM

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Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

“Little Shop of Horrors” performances: April 6-8, Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. Presented by Un-Common Theatre Company, with a cast of 7th- through 12th-graders. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 6-7 and at 2 p.m. April 8. Presale tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. For information: 800-838-3033, https://unco-littleshop.brownpapertickets.com.

Krisanthi Pappas concert: 8-9:30 p.m., April 6 and 7, Black Box Theater, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Pappas and her band will play the soft-rock hits of Carole King, Carly Simon and Karen Carpenter. Tickets $25 in advance; $28 at door if available. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Interactive display: 10 a.m. to noon, Old Colony YMCA, 25 Elm St., North Easton. Presented by Easton Wings of Hope, “Hidden in Plain Sight” provides parents and guardians an opportunity to walk through the simulated bedroom to explore and find ways that their teen may be engaging in risky behaviors, such as substance use, and to provide knowledge and support during the formative teenage years. For information: email info@eastonwingsofhope.org or visit eastonwingsofhope.org.

Plymouth County Genealogists Inc. meeting: noon, East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., East Bridgewater. Refreshments available. Joint meeting with South Shore Genealogical Society. Short meeting at 1 p.m. then program starts with speaker David Jennings, director of the Lafayette Durfee House in Fall River. His lecture is "Overview of Colonial Life". He will bring with him period medical and surgical instruments, muskets, clothing and other material culture items. For information: 508-697-9019 or email gjweinrebe@yahoo.com.

Artist on Display Art Show & Art Stroll: 4-7 p.m., 50 Oliver St., North Easton. Presented by Easton Shovel Town Cultural District. Admission free. Live music and fine art in painting and photography, wood turning, pottery, jewelry, raffles and more. Wine and beer reception. Beer will be available at the Shovel Town Brewery as well as the lobby of 50 Oliver St. and Easton Community Access Television will offer a special viewing of their 90 Second Film Festival.

Movie screening: 4:30-6 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. “Rookie of the Year,” starring Jodie Foster. The 60-minute film will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session with Judge Sharon (Poole) Donatelle. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Bola dinner and raffle: 6:30 p.m. First Parish Stoughton, 790 Washington St., Stoughton. Dinner, raffle and the night of many gifts. Dinner tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children younger than 12. For information: 781-344-6800, office@FirstParishStoughton.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors” performances: April 6-8, Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. Presented by Un-Common Theatre Company, with a cast of 7th- through 12th-graders. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 6-7 and at 2 p.m. April 8. Presale tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. For information: 800-838-3033, https://unco-littleshop.brownpapertickets.com.

“Heathers the Musical” performances: April 7-8 and 14-15, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. Produced by Massasoit Theatre Company. Shows at 8 p.m. April 7 and 14; and at 3 p.m. April 8 and 15. Tickets $18 general public, $16 student or senior. For information: 508-427-1234, www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Krisanthi Pappas concert: 8-9:30 p.m., April 6 and 7, Black Box Theater, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Pappas and her band will play the soft-rock hits of Carole King, Carly Simon and Karen Carpenter. Tickets $25 in advance; $28 at door if available. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Comic book and collectible toy show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield. Admission $3 per person, children under 12 years old admitted free. Dealers will be available to buy and sell old and new comic books, collectible toys and related items. For information or to reserve dealer space: Bill Bryda, 401-765-0934.

Photo workshop: 10 a.m. to noon, Sundays in April, Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, 2468 Washington St., Canton. Learn to take photos with professional photographer, Pete Sutton. First hour in a classroom setting, followed by hands-on actual picture taking in the second hour. Register. Member $9, non-member $15. For information: 508-776-4432, thetrustees.org.

Open house: 1-5 p.m., Easton Historical Society, 80 Mechanic St., North Easton. Beginning at 2 p.m. a number of OAHS seniors will be presenting their senior research projects. Refreshments available. For information: 508-238-7774, eastonhistoricalsociety.com.

“Little Shop of Horrors” performances: April 6-8, Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxborough. Presented by Un-Common Theatre Company, with a cast of 7th- through 12th-graders. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 6-7 and at 2 p.m. April 8. Presale tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. For information: 800-838-3033, https://unco-littleshop.brownpapertickets.com.

“Heathers the Musical” performances: April 7-8 and 14-15, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. Produced by Massasoit Theatre Company. Shows at 8 p.m. April 7 and 14; and at 3 p.m. April 8 and 15. Tickets $18 general public, $16 student or senior. For information: 508-427-1234, www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Music at Sanctuary Hall: 3 p.m., East Weymouth Congregational Church, 1320 Commercial St., East Weymouth. Sharon Concert Band will play traditional marches, show tunes, and music from the great horn bands of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Chicago and Blood, Sweat & Tears. General admission is $10 general, or $20 family. For information: 781-974-3503, musicatsanctuaryhall.org.

How to help a grieving friend: 6-7:30 p.m., Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland. This one-session workshop will provide tangible suggestions and insight into what is helpful to say or do for the grievers in your life. Free event. For information: 781-624-7046, ahills@southshorehealth.org.

SShAGLY meeting: 7 p.m., First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St., Duxbury. South Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Youth is a meeting and support group exclusively for youth ages 14-22. For information: sshagly@gmail.com or bagly.org.

Tuesday, April 10

One Genre One Community: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. The One Genre One Community is partnering with the library in presenting a series on memoir writing. Today’s feature is Catherine Marenghi’s “Glad Farm.” Hear her story and/or learn about the important art of writing an effective memoir. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Wednesday, April 11

Author Vicki Croke: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. A talk with Croke and a discussion of her book, “Elephant Company.” For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Community-wide Yom HaShoah service: 7 p.m., Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon. The service of remembering the Holocaust will include candle-lighting,reading of names, and testimonies from the children of survivors. Temple Israel's premiere a cappella group, Shir Rhythm, will perform. Artwork from the successful "Holocaust Stamps Project" completed by the Foxborough Regional Charter School will be featured on the cover of this year's program. All are welcome, this program is free and open to the entire community.

Daughters of Isabella Easton Circle #564 meeting: 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, upper room, 193 Main St., North Easton. The meeting will have a program called "Be Like Brit." Her mom, Cheryl Ann, will attend the meeting. The Amazon wish will be distributed at the meeting and club members can give a donation.

Thursday Night Movie: 6-8 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. This month’s movie is rated PG and stars Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. Contact the library for this movie’s title or stop in and check out the flyer. Free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For information: 508-261-7380, mansfieldlibraryma.com.

AFL Movie Night: 6-8 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. “Wonder,” the story of August Pullman. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Film screening: 6:45 p.m., Milton Public Library, 76 Canton Ave., Milton. In honor of Holocaust Memorial Day, Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills, along with the Milton Public Library, invites all to a free screening of the 2014 German film “Labyrinth of Lies,” a fact-based drama that describes the hesitancy of many Germans to accept responsibility for the Holocaust. For information: 617-698-3394, bethshalombluehills.org.

“Nunsense: the Mega Musical”: April 12-15, Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. Presented by South Shore Theatre Works. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 12-14, and at 2 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students. For information: southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

Parish Social: 6 p.m., Lakeview Pavilion, 45 Lakeview Road, Foxborough. Hosted by St.Mary's Catholic Church and School. For age 21 and up. Seated dinner, DJ, dancing, live and silent auctions, wine raffle, trivia and other activities. Tickets $40; $35 for seniors 70 years old and up. Reservation and payment due by April 6. For information: http://bit.ly/ParishSocial-Tickets or stmarymans.org.

“Nunsense: the Mega Musical”: April 12-15, Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. Presented by South Shore Theatre Works. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 12-14, and at 2 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students. For information: southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

Steel Magnolias: April 13-15 and 20-22, Canton Community Theatre, 95 Washington St., Canton. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and 20-21; and shows at 5 p.m. April 15 and 22. Tickets $15. For information: cantoncommunitytheatre.org.

Un-Common Theatre Co. Improv Soup: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Burrell School auditorium, 16 Morse St., Foxboro. $8 per adult, $5 per senior or student. For information: chrislowey@verizon.net, uncommontheatre.org/improv-soup. Improv Soup is an improvisational comedy troupe made up of teenagers from all over Massachusetts. Family-friendly shows are driven by audience suggestion.

Saturday, April 14

Mini Maker Week: April 14-22, Children’s Museum. 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Admission is $9 per person, members and children under 1 are free. All activities are free with admission. For information: 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Oldies but Goodies dance: 7-11 p.m., American Legion Hall, 950 Washington St., Canton. Hot supper buffet will be offered 7-8 p.m., followed by dancing to doo-wop and rock & roll music from the 1950s and 1960s. Cash bar. Tickets $12, sold only in advance. For information: 617-642-1683, oldiesdances.weebly.com.

“Nunsense: the Mega Musical”: April 12-15, Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. Presented by South Shore Theatre Works. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 12-14, and at 2 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students. For information: southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

Steel Magnolias: April 13-15 and 20-22, Canton Community Theatre, 95 Washington St., Canton. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and 20-21; and shows at 5 p.m. April 15 and 22. Tickets $15. For information: cantoncommunitytheatre.org.

“Heathers the Musical” performances: April 7-8 and 14-15, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. Produced by Massasoit Theatre Company. Shows at 8 p.m. April 7 and 14; and at 3 p.m. April 8 and 15. Tickets $18 general public, $16 student or senior. For information: 508-427-1234, www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Sunday, April 15

Sports card show: 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield. Old and new sports cards and collectibles to buy, sell and trade with over 50 vendors. Free packs of cards for all and hourly door prizes. Autograph guests will be Bruins legends Gerry Cheevers and Andy Moog, Patriots legend Irving Fryar and wrestling legend Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake all appearing from approximately 10:30 to noon. Six actors from the Mighty Ducks movies (Garette Hanson, Matt Doherty, Vincent LaRusso, Brandon Adams, Scott Whyte and Aaron Shwartz) will also be autograph guests from 11 to 1:30 (cost for autographs). Admission is $2, under 12 free. For information: 508-369-2471, cardboardpromotions.com.

Rabies Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, Easton Police Station, 46 Lothrop St., Easton. Presented by the Town of Easton. Cats from 9 to 10 a.m., dogs from 10 a.m. to noon. All dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in carriers. The charge for the vaccine is $10. Call Animal Control with any questions: 508-230-3353.

“Nunsense: the Mega Musical”: April 12-15, Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. Presented by South Shore Theatre Works. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 12-14, and at 2 p.m. April 15. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 seniors and students. For information: southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

“Heathers the Musical” performances: April 7-8 and 14-15, Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton. Produced by Massasoit Theatre Company. Shows at 8 p.m. April 7 and 14; and at 3 p.m. April 8 and 15. Tickets $18 general public, $16 student or senior. For information: 508-427-1234, www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice.

Steel Magnolias: April 13-15 and 20-22, Canton Community Theatre, 95 Washington St,, Canton. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and 20-21; and shows at 5 p.m. April 15 and 22. Tickets $15. For information: cantoncommunitytheatre.org.

Thursday, April 19

Sailors’ Series: 7 p.m., New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Yachting photographer Daniel Forster will present “45 years of Yachting Photography on the High Seas.” He has covered every America’s Cup from 1977 to 2017, and a dozen Olympic Games: 1977 to 2016. Reception at 6 p.m. Tickets $20; $15 for museum members. For information: 508-997-0046, whalingmuseum.org.

Friday, April 20

Mini Maker Week: April 14-22, Children’s Museum. 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Admission is $9 per person, members and children under 1 are free. All activities are free with admission. For information: 508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org.

New England Folk Festival: April 20-22, Mansfield High School, 250 East St., Mansfield. Nearly 1,000 musicians, performers, artisans and craftspeople will provide entertainment during the weekend. April 20: 7 to 11:30 p.m.; tickets $15-$20, age 8 and under free. April 21: 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; tickets $40-$60, age 8 and under free. April 22: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; tickets $20-$30, age 8 and under free. For information: http://festival.neffa.org or http://tickets.neffa.org.

Steel Magnolias: April 13-15 and 20-22, Canton Community Theatre, 95 Washington St., Canton. Shows at 7:30 p.m. April 13-14 and 20-21; and shows at 5 p.m. April 15 and 22. Tickets $15. For information: cantoncommunitytheatre.org.

“Hair” the musical: April 20-22, 26-29 and May 3-6, MMAS Black Box Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Presented by Mass. Music & Arts Society. Shows at 8 p.m. April 20-21, April 26-28 and May 3-5; shows at 2 p.m. April 22, 29 and May 6. General admission tickets $29; tickets $25 April 26 and May 3. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

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